Medal for Cantavieja, Gold Medal

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SKU: 02.ESP.2112.101.01.000

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Attributes

  • Country
    Spain
  • Composition
    Gold/Enamelled
  • Inscription
    Obv: SUFRIMIENTO Y BIZARRIA Rev: CANTAVIEJA 31 DE OCTUBRE DE 1836 POR ISABEL II Y LA CONSTITUCION

History


The Medal for Cantavieja was established in Spain by the regency of Maria Christina in recognition of the forces that defended the city of Cantavieja against the Carlists siege of October 3, 1836.

The Gold Medal was conferred upon Officers, while the Silver Medal was awarded to enlisted men.

The Medal features an obverse inscription that translates to "Suffering and Zeal," and a reverse inscription that translates to "Cantavieja October 31, 1836, for Isabella II and the Constitution."

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